User:Neildown







Organizing
As most of you know, I have a tendency to start projects and then not update them after awhile. This is just a list of things I'm trying to organize and sort out rightnow.

TUWC - In development. [Slow development]

Rebellion - Semi-semi-active.

Art requests - Semi-active.

Favorite Songs/ Songs to be used in Future Projects



 * Grim Goodbye - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. t


 * I Will Not Bow - Breaking Benjamin. t


 * Give me a Sign - Breaking Benjamin.


 * Fireflies - Owl City.


 * Vanilla Twilight - Owl City.


 * I Don't Care - Apocalyptica.


 * Let Go - Red.


 * Breathe Into Me - Red.


 * Already Over - Red.


 * On Fire - Switchfoot.


 * Enter the Cage - Adema. t


 * Papercut - Linkin Park. t


 * Crawling - Linkin Park. t


 * In the End - Linkin Park.


 * Don't Stay - Linkin Park.


 * Lying from You - Linkin Park.


 * Somewhere I belong - Linkin Park. t


 * Session - Linkin Park.


 * By Myself - Linkin Park. t


 * Place for my Head - Linkin Park.


 * The Catalyst - Linkin Park. t


 * Running Away - Hoobastank.


 * Roller Coaster - Blink-182. t


 * Airplanes - B.o.B., Hayley Williams, & Eminem. [censored version] t


 * Kangaroo Cry - Blue October.


 * Crossfire - The Killers.


 * Dare - Gorillaz.


 * Vicarious - Tool. t


 * Blue and Red - Sky Sailing [Owl City]. t


 * Sailboats - Sky Sailing [Owl City]. t


 * The Bird and the Worm - Owl City.


 * The Saltwater Room - Owl City.


 * Meteor Shower - Owl City. t


 * On the Wing - Owl City.


 * Explorers - Sky Sailing [Owl City].


 * Hey Man, Nice Shot - Filter. t


 * Beating Me Down - Korn. t [just for the record - I don't recommend this band, but they have a couple alright songs.]


 * Desperate - Decyfer Down.
 * Wonderwall - Oasis.


 * Bring me to life - Evanescence.


 * Going under - Evanescence.


 * Fully Alive - Flyleaf.


 * All around me - Flyleaf.


 * Breathe today - Flyleaf.


 * As Human as Human - White Zombie. [censored version]


 * Black Parade - My Chemical Romance.


 * Thank You - Sanctus Real.


 * Attack - 30 Seconds to Mars. t


 * Anthem of the Angels - Breaking Benjamin.


 * Crawl - Breaking Benjamin.


 * Fade Away - Breaking Benjamin.


 * The War - Angels and Airwaves.


 * The Wait is Over - Disciple. t


 * I'm Coming Undone - Korn. t

---Quotes---


 * "I do not aspire to an independence the result of which is to love and to believe nothing." - Frederick Ozanam.


 * "You call that a cry of despair? Back in my day, when we cried out for sheer despair, we put our BACKS into it and did things like this: . Kids these days; no respect. :p" - d2r.


 * "I'm right here! I was in the turkey all along!!!" - Gir.


 * "Sticks & stones may break my bones, but I here & he ain't, baby." - Steve Urkel. [Jaleel White]


 * "I've got a question for all people who think the world is over populated: 'Why don't you leave?'" - Ferretmaiden.


 * "Use the edit button on your comments please. This is total comment abuse right now." - TBT.


 * "Oh yes that was wonderful. So entertaining. The cinematography, the editing techniques. Though I must say, the villain, was a bit... over the top." - Tony Perkis. [Ben Stiller]


 * "I'll punch him in his hollybush. I'm gonna rip off his partridge and kick him in the pear trees." - Sarge. [Red vs Blue]


 * "You kids ever heard of a short story?! Back in my day, that's all we had!" - Bluestripe the Wild.

WE HAD GRUNTS AROUND THE FIRE! BE GRATEFUL FOR WHAT YOU HAVE!!!" - D2r.
 * "BACK IN MY DAY, BUCKO, WE DIDN'T HAVE ANY OF THESE "NOVELS" OR "STORIES" OR "PRINTED WORD".


 * "That's the insanity of sin. Because something finite could never eclipse the infinite, to choose to follow Satan is to align yourself with the greatest cosmic loser of all time." - Dr. Dean Harold Willmington.


 * "He likes your lemonade." - Lawrence [of Arabia].


 * "Way to beat a dead horse." - Starman125 - Community Central.


 * "Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?" - Gal. 4:16


 * "Dr. Sarge M.D. to the emergency room! Prescription, death. Diagnosis, SHOTGUN! [Sarge melee's Grif with his shotgun.]" - Sarge from Red vs Blue.


 * "(regarding Lopez' love song to Sheila) That sounds like the feral cry of a retarded Mexican sasquatch." - Sarge.


 * "We're not retreating, We're advancing to future victories!" - Sarge.


 * "My favorite part was the part when you died! Encore! Bravo!" - Sarge.


 * "Unfortunately for you, that little ruse only succeeded in ticking me off!" - Vegetta.


 * "Twist up." - Bible Study friend.


 * "Take this! And this! and now the haymaker!" - Dr. Nefarious.


 * "One part of me wants you to live long enough to find out. The other part of me reeeeally wants to kill you - you know, for old times sake. Decisions, decisions, decisions..." - Dr. Nefarious.


 * "I will devour their hearts and crap out their souls! They will all taste oblivion! Which tastes just like Red Bull... which is disgusting." - O'Malley - Red vs. Blue.


 * "I'm a homeschooler and no I don't eat soy chips and watch Caillou on PBS (I apoligize if I've offended anyone)" - Lilac Stormrudder.

My Religion
Warning: THIS ARTICLE MAY CONTAIN MATERIAL OFFENSIVE TO CERTAIN RELIGIOUS GROUPS.

My personal beliefs lie with the Roman Catholic Church. You often here of people who are just "Catholic", but it doesn't always necessarily mean the same thing. There is a difference between the Roman Catholic and the American Catholic Church, and, just for clarification, I'm Roman Catholic. We hold more tightly to tradition and certain moral standards than the New American Catholic Church, which kind of has a touchy relationship with the Vatican. The new "Church" in America legalizes female priests and allows Catholics to use contraceptives - both of which are considered mortal sins by the Vatican.

I was reading in my Literature today when I came across these segments. I believe these sum up a lot of questions people ask about the Church, so I thought I'd post them. If you don't like it you aren't being forced to read it, I'm just putting out there the things I know to be right. Here are some blips from "By What Authority" by Msgr. Robert Hugh Benson. All of the italicized text is the rightful property of the author and/or publisher.

[this is set in the 1700's, during Queen Elizabeth's reign.]

''She had been sitting out in the little walled garden in front of the Dower House one morning on an early summer day after her father's death, and Mistress Margaret had come out in her black dress and stood for a moment looking at her irresolutely, framed in the dark doorway. Then she had come slowly across the grass, and Isabel had seen for the first time in her fingers a string of ivory beads. Mistress Margaret sat down on a garden chair a little way from her, and let her hands sink into her lap, still holding the beads. Isabel said nothing, but went on reading. Presently she looked up again, and the old lady's eyes were half-closed, and her lips just moving; and the beads passing slowly through her fingers. She looked almost like a child dreaming, in spite of her wrinkles and her snowy hair; the pale light of a serene soul lay on her face. This did not look like the mechanical performance that Isabel had always associated with the idea of beads. So the minutes passed away; every time that Isabel looked up there was the little white face with the long lashes lying on the cheek, and the crown of snowy hair and lace, and the luminous look of a soul in concious communion with the unseen.

''When the old lady had finished, she twisted the beads about her fingers and opened her eyes. Isabel had an impulse to speak.

''"Mistress Margaret," She said, "may I ask you something?"

''"Of course, my darling," the old lady said.

''"I have never seen you use those before - I cannot understand them."

''"What is it," asked the old lady, "that you don't understand?"

''"How can prayers be said over and over again like that be any good?" ''Mistress Margaret was silent for a moment.

''"I saw young Mrs. Martin last week," she said, "with her little girl in her lap. Amy had her arms round her mother's neck, and was being rocked to and fro; and every time she rocked she said 'Oh, mother'"

''"But then," said Isabel, after a moment's silence, "she was only a child." ''"'Except ye become like little children ---'" quoted Mistress Margaret softly-- "You see, my Isabel, we are nothing more than children with God and His Blessed Mother. To say 'Hail Mary, Hail Mary,' is the best way of telling her how much we love her. And then this string of beads is like Our Lady's girdle, and her children love to finger it, and whisper to her. And then we say our paternosters too; and all the while we are talking she is shewing us pictures of her dear Child, and we look at all the great things He did for us, one by one; and then we turn the page and begin again."

''"I see," said Isabel; and after a moment or two's silence Mistress Margaret got up and went into the house.

-

[Again] ''The two were sitting together one December day in Isabel's upstairs room and the girl, who had just come in from a solitary walk, was half kneeling on the window-seat and drumming her fingers softly on the panes as she looked out at the red western sky.

''"I used to think," she said, "that Catholics had no spiritual life; but now it seems to me that in comparison we Puritans have none. You know so much about the soul, as to what is from God and what from the Evil One: and we have to grope for ourselves. And yet our Saviour said that His sheep should know His voice. I do not understand it." And she turned towards Mistress Margaret who had laid down her work and was listening.

''"Dear child," she said, "if you mean our priests and spiritual writers, it is because they study it. We believe in the science of the soul; and we consult our spiritual guides for our soul's health, as the leech for our body's health."

''"But why must you ask the priest, if the Lord speaks to all alike?"

''"He speaks through the priest, my dear, as He does through the physician."

''"But why should the priest know better than the people?" pursued Isabel, intent on her point.

''"Because he tells us what the Church says," said the other smiling, "it is his business. He need not be any better or cleverer in other respects. The baker may be a thief or a foolish fellow; but his bread is good."

''"But how do you know," went on Isabel, who thought Mistress Margaret a little slow to see her point - "how do you know that the Church is right?"

''The old nun considered a moment, and then lifted her embroidery again.

''"Why do you think," she asked, beginning to sew, "that each single soul that asks God's guidance is right?"

''"Because the Holy Ghost is promised to such," said Isabel wondering.

''"Then is it not likely," went on the other still stitching, "that the millions of souls who form Holy Church are right, when they all agree together?" Isabel moved a little impatiently.

''"You see," went on Mistress Margaret, "that is what we Catholics believe our Saviour meant when He said that the gates of hell should not prevail against His Church."

''But Isabel was not content. She broke in:

''"But why are not the Scriptures sufficient? They are God's Word."

''The other put down her embroidery again, and smiled up into the girl's puzzled eyes.

''"Well, my child," she said, "do they seem sufficient, when you look at Christendom now? If they are so clear, how is it that you have the Lutherans, and the Anabaptists, and the Family of Love, and the Calvinists, and the Church of England, all saying they hold to the Scriptures alone. Nay, nay; the Scriptures are the grammar, and the Church is the dame that teaches out of it, and she knows so well much that is not in the grammar, and we name that tradition. But where there is no dame to teach, the children soon fall a-fighting about the book and the meaning of it."

''Isabel looked at Mistress Margaret a moment, and then turned back again to the window in silence.

''At another time they had [more later]

 FAQ 

Some common questions/beliefs and answers to them. (First 2 are from Catholic Answers.com)

Q: What is "blasphemy against the Holy Spirit" and why is it unforgivable?

A: Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is essentially the willful rejection of God’s grace and forgiveness.

A Catholic Commentary on Holy Scripture explains, “Unlike other blasphemies or sins which might be partially excused by ignorance, passion or inadvertence, this was[/is] a sin of willful malice and blindness to the light. As long as such a mentality persists, pardon is impossible, not because of any limitation of God, but because those who are guilty of this sin refuse to respond to the promptings of grace” (p.912).

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) states, “There are no limits to the mercy of God, but anyone who deliberately refuses to accept his mercy by repenting, rejects the forgiveness of his sins and the salvation offered by the Holy Spirit. Such hardness of heart can lead to final impenitence and eternal loss” (CCC 1864).

Q: ''Is "Oh, my God!" a blasphemous phrase?''

A: Unfortunately, the holy name of “Jesus” is used in disrespectful ways. But phrases like “Oh, my God!” and “Oh, God!” and “Lord, have mercy!” and “Jesus, Mary and Joseph!” are never used to blaspheme. Simply because we may blurt out one of these phrases without the full awareness of their significance, does not render them disrespectful. In fact, they can help us to be aware of our need for divine help at such times.

[Neil note: Generally, I personally think one should at least try to abstain from using such expressions in a frivolous manner. Opinions vary.]

Q: ''Why do Catholics pray to the saints?

A: Praying to the saints "adds on" to our prayers to God. The saints are His children in heaven - just like children on earth they can communicate with their father, and likewise they can plead to Him or give a request on the behalf of another's [our] cause. Not only does it benefit us and those we pray for, but it shows God that we have faith in the saints He has allowed to come about on earth. It shows that we believe them to be genuine and that in turn acknowledges God's existence and our belief in Him.

Q: ''Isn't praying to God enough?

A: Of course praying to God is enough, and He is, of course, the key to an eternity in heaven with Him, but the thing about God is that He gives us 'what is necessary' to attain that salvation. When He answers our prayers He gives what He sees is necessary. What He wants is always the best outcome. Praying to the saints, however, helps persuade God into giving more graces. Obviously that's a good thing.

Q: ''What difference does it make whether God receives a request through someone in heaven?

A: As mentioned - the saints are God's heavenly children and the angels are His heavenly servants. When we pray to the saints they act as our advocates to God, giving Him our prayers and requests as they were His children. God loves His children dearly, thus He will allow them to persuade Him to do more for those that are praying.

Q: ''Is praying to someone other than God a sin?"

A: If you are praying to someone, other than God, as being a deity - or if they are bad/evil [Satan, Hitler, etc.] then it would most certainly be a sin, and a grievous one. It is not a sin to pray to the saints, angels, or to a deceased relative/friend you know has gone on to heaven or purgatory for the purpose mentioned in the questions above. It is not a sin because the purpose is not to worship the saint/angel as a deity but to ask for their help.

Q: Is the Pope infallible?

A: It depends on what you mean by "infallible". The pope is not in any way exempt from sin or error in the things he says or does - however - he is completely infallible when speaking ex cathedra [speaking officially] to the Catholic Church in matters of faith and morals. This doesn't mean every statement or comment he says in his life is true and infallible, but that when he is speaking officially and with authority to the Catholic Church, in matters of faith or morals, his proclamation is infallible.

Questions

I mainly did this to give Holly an idea of what the [Roman] Catholic Church is like, but if anyone else has questions, please feel free to ask; I'd be happy to answer :).



The Ultimate Warrior's Challenge [TUWC]
Here is the basic idea:

There are 2 to 4 teams pitted against each other in a vast arena. There are 4 corners in the map and each team gets one corner. Because I try to go for realistic scenarios, there are going to be a lot more things to do in this RPG. You don't just fight; you have to have food, water, and a good choice of team-mates. Landscape advantages, night and day, lots of stuff.

You also do not have everything at your disposal. No Chuck Norris, or Jet Li, or Percy Jackson, to name a few. No super weapons of mass destruction either. [It'll all be listed, what you can & can't have, I won't go too far into that right now :P]

Teams will also be allowed to vote on their own -


 * Motto,
 * Insignia/flag,
 * Theme song/anthem,
 * Ruler, [no one person has to be the leader forever. If the leader is vacant for way too long, asks to resign, or is maybe not the best ruler, he/she may be voted out. Anyone who is voted out is not discluded from the team, but merely knocked down a rank.]

Players must show proper courtesy, as is custom on the wiki. No profanity, cursing, swearing, etc. Also, keep it cool if you do by chance get knocked down a rank, killed, or thwarted.

No-one actually dies for good in the game, but instead, if you are killed, you have to re-spawn at your base after a penalty time [will be mentioned in rules if game goes into motion].

What's the point of the game? Well, we can vote on that too. It could be a game of capture the flag or perhaps "first team to 50 kills", etc.

Why am I making this? - To hopefully unclog some of my free time and still keep up with updates, 'cause I feel bad about never updating Warrior's Challenge. [NOTE: Just because I'm making this it does not mean I will certainly be quitting my original Warriors Challenge. However, if I find updating both to be too much then I would probably cancel some of the other challenge blogs.

Some things to consider - Due to the fact that this is a wiki, it is almost impossible to send messages without someone else seeing them. Nothing can stop a player from snooping in another player's team HQ and looking at the conversations. [Though this adds a great and fun amount of realism to the gaming experience, it can be a pain in the rear if you have sneaky people on the opposite team] Thus, it would be a good thing to work out a code system for messages that only your team knows, or some other way of communication. But be safe if you are so paranoid as to communicate over E-mail. Use your head! Make sure personal info is not visible to people, and if you don't know, then ask someone who will.

Sign up for TUWC here /TUWC/ Also see the Official Rules.

The Team pages are located here. These pages are the heart of each team, showing the group's info: emblem, flag, theme song, discussions, etc.

Team #1

Team #2

Team #3

Team #4

Market

Ways to maintain a healthy level of insanity
I know several of you out there say that your the craziest person on the wiki so here's something that might help you even more.
 * 1 At lunch time, sit in your parked car with sunglasses on and point a hair dryer at passing cars. See if they slow down.


 * 2 Page yourself over the intercom. Don't disguise your voice.


 * 3 Every time someone asks you something, ask if they want fries with that.


 * 4 Put your garbage can on your desk and label it "In".


 * 5 Put Decaf in the coffee maker for 3 weeks. Once everyone has gotten over their caffeine addictions, switch to espresso.


 * 6 In the memo field for all your checks, write "For smuggling diamonds".


 * 7 Finish all your sentences with "In accordance to the prophecy".


 * 8 Dont use any punctuation


 * 9 As often as possible, skip instead of walk.


 * 10 Order a 'diet water' whenever you go out to eat. Say it with a serious face.


 * 11 Specify that your drive-through order is "To go".


 * 12 Sing along at the Opera.


 * 13 Go to a poetry recital and ask why the poems don't rhyme.


 * 14 Put mosquito netting around your work area and play tropical sounds all day.


 * 15 Five days in advance, tell your friends you can't attend their party because you're not in the mood.


 * 16 When the money comes out of the ATM shout, "I won, I won!"


 * 17 When leaving the zoo, run towards the parking lot yelling, "Run for your lives! Their loose!"

Contributions below this line are those of the community and myself.
 * 18 After finishing a sentence on your computer at your desk job, shout "Ding!"


 * 19 Whenever anyone says something, including statements like "Albany is the capital of New York", come back with "Well that's your opinion!"


 * 20 If you do something stupid, like you fall of your chair and somebody laughs at you, you say, "I'd like to see you try!"


 * 21 Answer all yes or no questions with maybe.


 * 22 Answer all Multiple choice questions with none of the above or (If that is an option) all of the above.


 * 23 Put a sign in the back window of your car reading, "Honk if you're illiterate"


 * 24 When you get a promotion, tell your boss he's fired.
 * 25 When your in the elevator, and someone enters, Grin, and point to your feet and say, "I've got new socks on!"
 * Walk into a store, find a corner, and stand there motionless, facing the wall

Polls
How old are you? 17+ 16 15 14 13 12-

Would you be willing to let me cancel Warrior's Challenge to start TUWC? Yes No

If the game is started, what should it be? Capture the Flag First team to 50 kills 100 kills 200 kills Domination [destroy all opposing teams. Changes some of the rules concerning "kills"]

Discussion Page
My [third] new version of my original "Rant" page. If you have a topic you want to speak of or tell others about, post under here! Just keep in mind the wiki rules about language and courtesy.

I dunno whether time is moving too slow or too fast... --Neildown - De oppresso Liber  Semper fi 00:52, September 6, 2010 (UTC)

I don't think I'll ever be able to kill a character in a story again. I'll be stuck writing those sticky childrens' books about Jack and Janet and the bully at school. Ugh. Someone come cheer me up. Please.The Sting Anger me not! 04:01, September 10, 2010 (UTC)

? --Lord Bluestripe Eulaliiiiiiaaa! 04:07, September 10, 2010 (UTC)

Snow, you just earned 20 cool points for that. xD Windy Why is a raven like a writing desk? 22:50, October 31, 2010 (UTC)

I'm really ticked off because:


 * 1) My grandmother told my 5-year-old sister that Santa isn't real.


 * 1) My grandmother is cranky.


 * 1) My grandmother nearly force-fed me box of 3-year-old Honey Nut Cheerios.


 * 1) Neil is freaking out because of scary pictures.


 * 1) I haven't got a full night's sleep in three days.


 * 1) Well, this doesn't tick me off, but I'm happy that I got to see Harry Potter 7 at midnight!

Thorn Simply put---THE SAGA! 18:57, November 21, 2010 (UTC)

In response:

1. There was a St. Nicholas, but I doubt he's still alive... Still, it's kind of mean to say that to your grandchild.

2. Why is she cranky?

3. Oh, I know how you feel, believe me O.o xP.

4. There is a difference between scary and demonic. It is my duty to set the record straight concerning such matters, and I also feel it is quite just to give an ultimatum.

5. I've been on & off sleeping badly.

6. No comment.

P.S. Sorry about the insults on Thanksgiving page, I just got p###ed off. But it is my duty to set things straight when I see fit, and when I'm being taunted I'm going to give it back. So - sorry for my insults. --Neildown - De oppresso Liber  Semper fi 19:09, November 21, 2010 (UTC)

In response:


 * 1) Yeah, I know about the real St. Nicholas.


 * 1) Because she's freaking 75 years old!


 * 1) How can a FICTIONAL villain be scary?


 * 1) That's why I've been ticked off lately. Say, call for a truce?



Thorn EXPECTO PATRONUM! 21:32, November 21, 2010 (UTC)

My grandpa gave me some glowsticks once from 1995. They didn't work anymore. They have old food sometimes, too. Old ppl... xP Lord Bluestripe Eulaliiiiiiaaa! 21:40, November 21, 2010 (UTC)

@Thorn: "Scary" has nothing to do with it. The images depict "demonic" figures. The fact that they are images of demonic characters is enough grounds to question whether or not they should be featured here, considering just what demons are.

I would agree to a truce on the grounds that you no longer pester me about Harry Potter and no longer provoke me to write any more essays.

@Blue:I have an old glowstick... Idk if it still works... lol. --Neildown - De oppresso Liber  Semper fi 02:26, November 22, 2010 (UTC)

The pictures you gave as examples...

are...

I'm not sure what you have wrong with them, honestly. The Circles of Hell picture is somewhat strange, I admit, not sure exactly what it's purpose is in an RPG, but the fact remains it is simply a diagram of an idea proposed by a 14th century philosopher.

The Wolf-Bird thing is... Just that. A really cool-looking wolf-bird thing. That's red and black. Just because something is red and black does not make it demonic.

The Witch King is the Witch King. It's an interpretation of a character from Tolkein's classic novels.

You can choose to be offended by these pictures, but the fact is that a six year old would have no problem with them either, they are appropriate for all ages. None of the pictures violate any wiki policy and cannot therefore be deleted. I will however, talk to Jadefang about how the Circles of Hell fit into her RPG.

PS: Just mentioning that he went to see Harry Potter at midnight does not classify as provoking. Many other people did, and have said so in many places. You are choosing to take offense to Thorn's interest in a series that you do not like. You can choose not to.

It's a diagram I know is used in Dante's Inferno, which is a game where you "literally" go through hell. It's being used in basically the same context.

The wolf-bird is easily classifiable as demonic because of its color, stance, and appearance [as any picture of a demonic being is]. I can go into detail if necessary.

Look, the whole point of this isn't to put a ban on pictures that I take issue with. The point is, it's my personal opinion on something which no one is obligated to read. I'm simply putting my opinion out there.

Re: P.S: I never acted as if he were provoking me, all I said was "no comment". I'm not entirely responsible for prolonging this issue - if you don't believe me, look no further. Granted I am accepting the challenge, I'm not the one who started a whole blog for it. --Neildown - De oppresso Liber  Semper fi 18:06, November 27, 2010 (UTC)

RE: Various Things

I sent Jade a message warning her she should post a warning at the top of the blog. The game itself I see no problem with. I am aware how it could offend people, but it does not degrade from the age-appropriateness of the site as a whole.

Wolf-bird: I think it's adorable. Please do, as all I see is a cool picture of a black wolf blended with a redkite. Meditating.

And I was stating my opinion. Supported by the fact that the site's policy is not being violated. If you think this site is slipping into decadence and demon-worship (blatant exaggeration) I invite you to look at the Halo Fan Fiction Wiki. Or the Satanism Wiki.

Re: Re: P.S.: You need not visit that wiki. Rest assured such a blog would be deleted on this wiki. There is no need to carry over the discussion here.

Jade's I didn't have so much a problem with as FM's. But like I said, it's just my opinion - I'm not trying to bring about some sort of Catholic Supremacy revolution here, I'm just reminding people of what they're doing. I agree it does not degrade from the age-appropriateness of the site as a whole - I just have some concern whether the trend escalates [like almost every trend that hits this site does.]

I must agree, it is a very well-drawn and attractive piece, but it's symbolic of evil [yeah yeah, everyone dogpile on Neil for his narrow-mindedness]. Generally speaking, good characters do not have black & red fur/feathers, red eyes, and red horns [both are stereotypical demonic signatures], or assume meditative poses. Such a pose and appearance together generally indicates an evil, and perhaps demonic character. Nowadays people would say that is racism against colors or horns [or something similarly ridiculous] but the fact remains that colors still do give a definition to good and evil.

No, I do not think this site is slipping into decadence. I'm simply voicing my concern over an issue. --<font color="red" style="background:Silver">Neildown - De oppresso Liber <font color="Silver" style="background:Maroon"> Semper fi 00:01, November 28, 2010 (UTC)

Those are not horns. They're called ears. Black and Red are colors, nothing more. They do not symbolize evil. Red symbolizes courage, love, emotion, among other things. Black is also just a color. Native Americans believed it to stand for fertile soil. The Christian Cathars believed it to be the color of heaven. In Japan, it symbolizes honor.

A color can mean whatever you want it to mean. They're just different ways of refracting light.

They are ears which look like horns, my mistake. My argument is not predominantly against the colors of red and black [in fact I have nothing personal against either color], it's against the way they are depicted on a medium, and more specifically, on pictures like the ones above. --<font color="red" style="background:Silver">Neildown - De oppresso Liber <font color="Silver" style="background:Maroon"> Semper fi 00:37, November 28, 2010 (UTC)

My contributions

 * User contributions

My favorite pages

 * Add links to your favorite pages on the wiki here!


 * User blog:Bluestripe the Wild/The Second Redwall Wars
 * User blog:Bluestripe the Wild/Redwall Wars:Civilizations
 * User blog:Silverfalcon Pikehawk/Heroes:Redwall
 * What's your pirate name? Find out here!
 * A REAL buster sword. [thanks, Blue!XD]
 * Are you depressed? Bored? Crazy? Watch this!
 * Does Pete Stark get on your nerves too? Watch this.
 * Allstate Mayhem. These are great!
 * Red vs Blue, Zombie Invasion plans.
 * A DballZ classic with a Spongebob twist.
 * Invader ZIM: Do a little dance!
 * Jimmy Neutron - Lord of the Rings parody xD.
 * Schnitzels! You will love this.
 * Dr. Nefarious goes crazy.
 * Mr. Sushi.
 * AIAS Awards - R&C.
 * Lego Black Ops [contains blood and gore that some people may find disturbing.]
 * I'll have you know, I'm a level 60 wizard!
 * Another R&C cutscene.
 * Intruder! Invader ZIM.
 * Humans can still beat computers.

We Love Neildown!
Neil, I love how you listen to my stupid, silly problems and make me feel like they are really serious; you listen, give good advice, and never tease me about it. I love how you are so devoted to God and are so unashamed about it. i hope you continue to always walk strong with the Lord and continue being the amazing person you are! :)

<font color="Red ">Silva of the Hazel Eyes <font color="Orchid" size="2">Sarcasm-just one more service I provide 04:50, October 8, 2010 (UTC)

I luvs you Neil 'cause yore a totally awesome big bro!!! Stands on chair and pats head theres a good Neil! :P<font color="Navy">Sister Armel <font color="Red" size="2">'Ello Matey! Wanna Chat? 23:49, October 8, 2010 (UTC)

We love Neil 'cause he's an aweome person, and he's caring and nice like Silva said!

<font color="Blue ">The Sting <font color="crimson" size="3">Anger me not! 01:06, October 9, 2010 (UTC)

I HATE YOU! Runs away from Neil xD

No, I'm going to seriously tell you. I remember we first fought on the original Wars on RW. I then remember we were both mercenaries on Wars:Reloaded, where we were offered cream-filled donuts for our services. We both discovered that we liked this kind of donut, and became allies. We began to fight on all of the blogs as allies since. Your beliefs are right in my opinion and you are a war fanatic. I must thank you for introducing me to Chrono Trigger. You are probably my best friend on the Wikia (RW and RWW). Weeell....after LordTBT, that is. lol :P So thanks for being such a good pal, mate. --<font color="Gold" style="background:navy">Lord Bluestripe <font color="Silver" style="background:Maroon" size="3">Eulaliiiiiiaaa! 02:45, October 19, 2010 (UTC)

Neil, your awesone cuz you're an awesome catholic, you're so logical,(I highly esteem logic) and you 're very helpfull, and for all that you're still awesomly fun and random!!!!<font color="Fuchsia" style="background:Blac k">Mad Maudie <font color="Fuchsia" style="background:Black">you dare to mess with me y'flaimin' salad swipers!?! 21:26, October 10, 2010 (UTC)

Ah, Toidilien. What to say.... I'm not sure. But you mean a lot to the rest of them. So I guess you mean something to me. not sure what. Ah well. <font color="Red ">Richard of the Flame <font color="red" size="2">Yes, I am that Great20:48, October 12, 2010

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I find you've been a really good friend and kind and fun-<font color="Red ">Segalia Riverstorm, Archer Ottermaid Warrioress <font color="crimson" size="3">Eph. 6:10 19:51, October 14, 2010 (UTC)

I guess this is yore friends section so I'll sign! <font color="Green">Lathagarr <font color="Teal" size="2">Haharr me cullies! 16:51, November 20, 2010 (UTC)I would like to say thank you for not trying to convert me to your beliefs, like Dewface once attempted. Keep up the Warrior's Challenge, matey!

Thornclaw Simply put---THE SAGA! 18:03, October 17, 2010 (UTC)


 * whoops* You're a wonderful artist, plus a great person to talk with on the Shoutbox; not to mention the creator of our new replacing page ConvoBox! <font color="green" style="background:none">Jadefang [[Image:Scanned at 10-10-2010 21-13 PM.jpg|50px]]<font color="green" size="2" style="background:none">Something's sketchy... 04:57, October 19, 2010 (UTC)

Ahh, Neil. Ur awesome, dude. :) I still claim i was the first to say hi. And i also remember you wouldn't stop bugging me with questions those first few days. But it payed off in the shoutbox with Richy. Ur a good bodyguard. BFIATR!!! (Best Friend In All Things Redwall) xD <font color="black" style="background:silver">Windy <font color="silver" style="background:black">Why is a raven like a writing desk? 19:16, October 22, 2010 (UTC)

I guess this is yore friends section so I'll sign! <font color="Green">Lathagarr <font color="Teal" size="2">Haharr me cullies! 16:51, November 20, 2010 (UTC)

You are very intelligent in your advice and beliefs, and I'm glad that us followers of Jesus have you on our side! (Even if we do have a few denominational differences.) You are a very good debater, and I enjoyed having discussions and debates with you on the Q&A blog. I think if there were three words to describe you they would be: Wise, friendly, and courteous. Thanks for the good times, and here's hopin' we'll have many more!

<font color="lime" style="background:black">Wild Doogy Plumm     <font color="yellow" style="background:black">Haway Braaaaaw!

Neil!

You are…awesome. A firm Catholic who’s not afraid to state his beliefs, smart, weapon-wise, and a good listener. You’re far more open about your beliefs than I am, and I’m struggling to open up more after your example. As Sil said, you make even little problems seem important and give good advice.

You’re a great artist too, and one of the few, I think, who goes for a more realistic approach with the animals. It’s neat.

I like talking to you (“No, for you, silly!” “…I hate you.”) and the rather ridiculous RPGs we come up with. (INSOLENT BOY!) But I claim the right to hold a grudge for when you accused me of being a Hannah Montana fanatic when I was only singing it to annoy you. :P

-gives Neil a parting slap and flounces off-

Pinedance Coneslinger <font color="silver" size="2">Why do you fear death? 08:15, March 9, 2011 (UTC)

Experimentation
My template experiments.

Characters/Aliases
Holt Arrenhart ♂

Species: Wolf

Appearance:


 * Eyes: Left is dark green. Right is turquoise.
 * Fur: Gray. Speckled black around eyes.
 * Body build: Athletic - sturdy.
 * Clothing: Wears a loose tunic garb [gray with black lining]; loose-fitting trousers [olive drab]; leather belt; thin leather waist belt; hooded cloak [dark gray]; flattened kettle hat with thin chin-strap.
 * Weapons: Short, thin broadsword [metal is colored black near the hilt and at the point]; Celtic Claymore [my own invention] - a long-handled broadsword with a Celtic Cross at the end; Short spear/pike; 8 iron throwers; small, very thin dagger; small dagger; Cross pendant.
 * Accessories: Studded leather arm/hand strap on right paw; chest strap holding throwers and thin knife; chest/body strap holding Celtic Claymore sheath; travel pack; bag of coins.

Bio: None [until he starts making headway in off & on RP]

'''Shaol

Awards etc.
<font color="Black" style="background:Goldenrod"> Congratulations! <font color="Black" style="background:Goldenrod">You've Won!  00:06, September 30, 2010 (UTC)